AYODHYA LIGHTS UP FOR THE SIXTH "DEEPOSTAV" WITH PM MODI

 

The diyas' reflection in the Saryu river provided a breathtaking view as the laser display lit up the heavens. Ayodhya's citizens rose up and started chanting "Jai Shri Ram."

More than 17 lakh clay diyas lit up, creating a mesmerising image on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya, giving the impression that it was heaven on earth. The diyas' reflection in the Saryu river provided a breathtaking view as the laser display lit up the heavens. Ayodhya's citizens rose up and started chanting "Jai Shri Ram." Prime Minister Narendra Modi performed prayers and burned five ghee "diyas" inside the Ram Janambhoomi shrine.

Diya lights are used to symbolise "Deepotsav."

On Sunday evening after arriving in Ayodhya, Modi went to the Ram Janambhoomi temple and prayed there before viewing the ongoing construction. Anandben Patel, the governor of Uttar Pradesh, and Yogi Adityanath, the chief minister, were with him. Here, he also lit a "diya," which was followed by a discussion with the crew , who were building the temple.

The prime minister then went to the Ram Katha Park to offer Lord Ram a "abhishek."In his remarks to the crowd, the prime minister said that everyone in the nation had a responsibility to follow Lord Ram's example.He continued by suggesting that one should take a lesson from Lord Ram on how to respect others and bring people together.

“Additionally, our constitution mentions inclusivity as well as fundamental rights and obligations. For all of us, this Diwali is unique since it falls on “Amrit Kaal,” which commemorates 75 years of freedom “added he.According to Modi, the message of Lord Ram is being propagated around the world through Deepotsav, Ram Lila, and other Lord Ram-related events.

According to him, cultural development results in overall development.”Examples of this include Queen Hoe Memorial and Nishad Raj Park. Not only will this type of development improve relationships between people, but it will also create jobs “Added he. Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Minister said that the Prime Minister served as his motivation for starting the Deepotsav programme in 2017 and that the event has grown every year since.

He continued by saying that the Prime Minister served as an inspiration for other projects that were being finished, including the Krishna corridor in Mathura and the Kashi Vishwanath Dham corridor.Following his “aarti” near the banks of the Saryu River, Modi entertained the crowd with a spectacular display of green fireworks and a laser show.

By Subhechcha Ganguly

(Writeup also published in The Interview Times - Odisha)